exceptions
Cases outside norms
Exceptions are cases that don't follow the general rule.
Grammar has exceptions; so do laws and policies.
To take exception to something is to object or be offended: She took exception to his remarks.
With the exception of means excluding: Everyone came, with the exception of Tom.
In computing, an exception is an error condition that disrupts normal program flow.
Deviation from the norm
- irregularityDeparture from standard
- odditySomething unusual or unexpected
- quirkPeculiar behavioral trait
- singularityPoint where values explode
rarity · outlier · deviation · abnormality · incongruity · freak · eccentricity · special case
Formal surrender of rights
- immunityProtected from harm
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
opt-out · carve-out · loophole · special treatment · grandfather clause · pass · release · relief
Official rules governing conduct
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- clauseProvision in agreement
- conditionState or stipulation
caveat · qualifier · limitation · restriction · boundary · constraint · parameter · guideline
Public expression of disapproval
- complaintExpression of discontent
- challengeTest of ability
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
demurral · dissent · opposition · contestation · grievance · pushback · disagreement · rebuttal
aberration
Deviation from the norm
- irregularityDeparture from standard
- odditySomething unusual or unexpected
- quirkPeculiar behavioral trait
singularity · rarity · outlier · deviation · abnormality · incongruity · freak · eccentricity · special case · edge case
waiver
Formal surrender of rights
- immunityProtected from harm
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
exclusion · opt-out · carve-out · loophole · special treatment · grandfather clause · pass · release · relief · allowance
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- clauseProvision in agreement
condition · caveat · qualifier · limitation · restriction · boundary · constraint · parameter · guideline · standard
protest
Public expression of disapproval
reservation · demurral · dissent · opposition · contestation · grievance · pushback · disagreement · rebuttal · counterargument
- fine printfine print, small print, disclaimer, disclaimers, terms
- contract termscontract terms, agreement, terms, conditions, condition
- .NET DevelopmentASP.NET, assemblies, namespaces, namespace, garbage collection
- game rulesruleset, scoring, time limits, fouls, penalties
- copyrightcopyright, copyright law, copyright act, copyright office, copyright notice
- software issuesbugs, errors, crashes, glitches, syntax errors
exceptionsrules
Principles governing behavior
norms · standards · conventions · laws · protocols
exceptionscommonalities
Shared features or traits
generalities · inclusions · universals · totalities · the whole
- make an exceptionAllow despite the rule
- no exceptionsUniversal application, none spared
- without exceptionTrue for all cases
- take exceptionVoice disagreement or offense
- exception that proves the ruleAnomaly suggesting a norm exists
- with the exception ofLeaving out specified items
exception, exceptional, exceptionally, unexceptional, exceptionable, unexceptionable, exceptionality